Undergraduate
Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Graduates from the MJD-PHMSC are also eligible to apply to the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council to register and work as Allied Health Assistants in Podiatric practice – with the foundational podiatry skill set developed in level 3 of the major.
Successful graduates of this extended major, are eligible for credit towards the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine course. Graduates will be able to complete a five-year (rather than 6 year) pathway, to achieve a Bachelors degree with an extended major as well as a professional extended Masters degree in Podiatric Medicine.
The DPM is an entry to practice professional degree, which means that graduates of the DPM degree are eligible for registration as a Podiatrist with the Podiatry Board of Australia, immediately on graduation from the DPM course. They can then work as a Podiatrist in government or hospital clinics, private podiatric and multidisciplinary practices or university-based podiatry clinics.
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Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.3
- 79
- 270
- 330
- 300
- 66
- 1170
- 60
- 80
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- 30-35 hours teaching time, plus study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-PHMSC
- 3 years (Bachelor of Biomedicine, Specialised)
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You'll learn to
- Demonstrate sound knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, haematology, microbiology, anatomical pathology and pharmacology
- Apply clinically relevant aspects of biomedical science and the principles of clinical reasoning to core podiatric medicine conditions
- Apply medical and podiatric history taking skills and physical lower limb assessment, along with an understanding of the patient's perspective and quality patient-centred care to undertake practical podiatric skills in a clinical environment
- Demonstrate the foundations of achieving the threshold professional capabilities of; a podiatrist, a professional and ethical practitioner, a communicator and collaborator, a lifelong learner and a quality and risk manager
Assured Pathways
Health Students' Society
The Health Students' Society (HSS) is a student-run, not-for-profit organisation for undergraduates completing health-related majors at UWA. HSS provides social and education opportunities and encourages students to make the most of their time on campus and of university life. HSS offers a support network for members during their degrees and aims to enhance the university experience and raise the profile of graduates to prospective employees.
Our facilities
UWA Bachelor of Biomedical Science students have access to a range of world-class facilities that enhance your learning and give you hands-on experience before you enter the workplace.
These facilities include:
Course accreditation
The Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences major is part of the undergraduate Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). The DPM is accredited with conditions by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an approved program of study for general registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Why study this major
- Gain a strong foundation in the disciplines of biomedical science, podiatric clinical knowledge, skills and professional behaviour.
- Prepare for continued study in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine through an Assured Pathway. (NB. If successful in completing this extended major, students will be eligible for credit towards the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine [thus entering a shorter five-year pathway, to achieving a Bachelors degree with an extended major and a professional extended Masters degree].
- Experienced and expert teachers delivering an innovative and unique curriculum. The curriculum exposes students to various industry stakeholders, the ability to practice skills in state of the art facilities and develop skills of a lifelong learner and ethical health professional.
Practical learning
Students will undertake both simulated and practical hands-on work in the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery pre-clinical teaching spaces, clinical rooms and laboratories during level 3 of this major.
- PODI3000 – Professionalism in practice
- PODI3112 – Clinical Podiatric Practice 1
- PODI3116 – Clinical Podiatric Practice 2
This involves the learning and practicing podiatric clinical skills on various models of feet and toes with some exercises being performed on simulated patients. This pre-clinical training is essential to develop the student's communication skills, professional identity, dexterity and to become competent in the various clinical skills required before progressing to clinical practice and the remaining years of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) course.
The DPM course focuses on building knowledge, skills and the application of this knowledge and skill in the clinical environment with work-integrated learning as a core component to each year of the degree. The DPM program requires students to treat patients in the clinics of the UWA Podiatry Clinic, at various external placement clinics and hospitals in metropolitan, rural and remote areas. The experiential learning is an essential part of the training of podiatrists.
Your degree options
This major is offered as degree-specific for the following degree.
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)